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One of my friends had attended the 18th International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF) in Bangalore last month at which the Toyota Prius was on display. The company is expected to exhibit the car in India to catch the customer reactions means how they react to the car and how they are willing to pay for the car?

The Toyota Prius is the first mass produced hybrid car of the world and now going to launch in India by early 2010. Its price is between Rs 11.25-12.50 lakh in the US but it is expected the price will be between Rs 18-22 lakh in India due to the duties levied on CBU imports.

Toyota Prius includes:

•    Keyless Entry
•    Front Air Conditioning
•    Power Locks
•    Power Driver Mirror
•    Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
•    Heated Mirrors
•    Power Passenger Mirror
•    Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirror
•    Adjustable Steering Wheel
•    Cloth Seats
•    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
•    CD Player, AM/FM Stereo and MP3 Player

Exterior features

•    Heated Passenger Mirror
•    Heated Exterior Driver Mirror
•    Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
•    Intermittent Wipers

Safety Features

•    Driver Air Bag, Drivers knee airbag
•    Side Head Air Bag
•    Passenger Air Bag
•    Rear Head Air Bag
•    Traction Control
•    4-Wheel ABS
•    Electronic Stability Control
•    Brake Assist
•    Vehicle Anti-Theft System
•    Side-impact door beams
•    3-point seatbelts w/front pretensioners and force limiters
•    Front/rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
•    Three-point seatbelts in all seating positions
•    Automatic locking retractors on all passenger seatbelts
•    Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors
•    Collapsible steering column
•    LATCH (Lower anchors and tethers for children) system for outboard rear seats

In 2010, Toyota will launch a hatchback and a sedan based on it. Lexus will also roll into India with their luxury sedans after that.

So, it seems the 2010 will be an eventful year for Toyota. Great!!

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A new family car is coming for your family which makes you and your family more comfortable. The car is 2009 Chevrolet Malibu which is minimal changed and following its 2008 redesign. It is with some changes like it includes expanded availability with the range of the 2.4-liter engine with the 6-speed automatic transmission which is now standard for LTZ. It also includes features of Bluetooth wireless connectivity with the new OnStar 8.0 system as well as new exterior colors.

The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is Comfort and Convenience as it includes:

•    Keyless Entry
•    Power Driver Mirror
•    Power Locks
•    Power Passenger Mirror
•    Rear Seat Pass-Through
•    Cloth Seats
•    Front Bucket Seats
•    Music and Entertainment
•    CD player
•    AM/FM Stereo
•    MP3 Player
•    Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
•    Intermittent Wipers

Safety Features:

•    Passenger Air Bag
•    Driver Air Bag
•    Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
•    Side Head Air Bag
•    Side Air Bag
•    Rear Head Air Bag
•    4-Wheel Disc Brakes
•    4-Wheel ABS
•    Brake Assist
•    Auto-On Headlights
•    Auto-Off Headlights
•    Traction Control
•    Electronic Stability Control
•    Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions has front seat pretensioners
•    LATCH system for child safety seats

Colors Available:

•    Golden Pewter Metallic
•    Dark Gray Metallic
•    Summit White
•    Silver Moss Metallic
•    Silver Ice Metallic
•    Gold Mist Metallic
•    Imperial Blue Metallic
•    Black Granite Metallic

MSRP Price Range- $21,605 – $26,880
Invoice Price Range- $20,417 – $25,402
Price with Options- 4 Trims Available

So, you can choose the price and color as well according to your pocket permission.

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Today, my friend told me about Bernard Madoff, who was sentenced to 150 years in prison on June 29, 2009, is currently enjoying his food with the Mafia in prison. So, US authorities have decided to set the Mercedes E3 20 black station wagon up for auction that belonged to the $65bn fraudster Madoff.

According to automobile pricing service Kelley Blue Book, Madoff’s black Mercedes has 41,000 miles on it and has a advisable value of $14,000 in a superb condition. The machine auction in East Brunswick, New Jersey is unstoppered for an open view from today.

About Bernard Madoff

Bernard Madoff born on April 29, 1938, is the former Chairman of the NASDAQ stock exchange. He is also the admitted operator of the Ponzi scheme which might be “the largest investment fraud in Wall Street history”.

Madoff pleaded guilty to 11 felonies in March 2009 and turned his wealth management business into a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors of billions of dollars. But federal investigators accept that the fraud began in the 1980s. Almost $65 billion amount was missing from client accounts, including fabricated gains. To investors of $18 billion, the court appointed trustee estimated actual losses.

So, now his black Mercedes is for sell. Is anybody interested?

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Maruti, Indian Car market leader and my father’s favorite brand has now launched the new Swift DZiRE which is the sedan version of the famous Swift hatchback. My father told me about its design that Maruti has really made an effort to retain the real overall design theme of the Swift hatchback. But the car’s rear is a complete deviation from the Swift and it resembles the new Maruti SX4 Sedan.

Features of Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire Car:

•    Automatic climate control
•    Integrated stereo as well as steering mounted audio controls
•    Included with safety features such as ABS with EDB, Dual Airbags, collapsible steering column as well as an i-CATS anti-theft facility
•    Rich chrome styling, gracious tail lamps
•    Headlight leveling system
•    Petrol engine delivers max torque of 113Nm@4500rpm (Petrol), max power of 87bhp@6000rpm and Diesel engine develops maximum torque of 190Nm@2000rpm, max power of 75bhp@4000rpm
•    Tilt adjustable steering column
•    All around power windows

Swift Dzire car is in six variants:

•    Swift Dzire VXi (Petrol)
•    Swift Dzire LXi (Petrol)
•    Swift Dzire ZXi (Petrol)
•    Swift Dzire Vdi (Diesel)
•    Swift Dzire LDi (Diesel)
•    Swift Dzire ZDi (Diesel)

The styling, looks and designing of Dzire can attract your eyes easily. Large bootspace, beige upholsteries, spacious leg room, an integrated single DIN stereo, comfy seats and finely tuned suspension system are some of the features that this cool looking sedan have.

Swift Dzire car offers many sizzling color options Silky Silver, Arctic White, Clear Beige, Bright Red, Midnight Black, Sovereign Blue and Azure Gray. The price of Dzire starts with Rs. 5.39 Lakhs for Diesel variant and Rs. 4.49 lakhs for Petrol version.

I think my father is planning to buy it but he is trying to keep this secret to himself. Hmmm..Dad! I am your son; you can’t keep it to your self.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. has launched its new Corolla with name Toyota Corolla Altis Sport. This new Altis has more improved engine transmission technology for better power with refined fuel efficiency. I am really very impressed by its new design and stylish look. It would have a blend of dynamism, style and elegance to target young car enthusiasts like Honda and Skoda.

The new Corolla Altis Sport has been designed in such a way so that it can give you the stylish image of a car and that is sporty as well as youthful and has new features.

The stylish look of the car is an aerodynamic rear and front bumper spoiler, a classy headlamp garnish, exclusive rear LED spoilers and sleek side skirts. A wood finish rear cup holders and dual tone seat fabric heighten the feeling of elegance and luxury.

Exciting Features of Toyota Corolla Altis:

•    Corolla Altis features a distinctive exterior flow lining
•    Wider and lower front character line
•    Wing mirror with turn indicator
•    Corolla Altis has a turning radius of 5.3m
•    Super Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT)
•    The front and rear parking sensors
•    Auto climate controlled air conditioning
•    Plush and soft touch interior paneling
•    Fully integrated audio system
•    08 way power front seat
•    Tilt & telescopic steering control with switch control

Model Variants of Toyota Corolla Altis:

•    Corolla Altis 1.8E
•    Corolla Altis 1.8G
•    Corolla Altis 1.6E
•    Corolla Altis 1.8E Sporty
•    Corolla Altis 1.8G Sporty

Color Available in Toyota Corolla Altis:

•    Greyish Blue
•    Beige Metallic
•    Medium Silver
•    Black Mica
•    Silver Metallic

Price of Toyota Corolla Altis lies between Rs. 13-14 Lakhs.

I am sure if look on this new Toyota Corolla Altis for a moment, you will not close your eyes for few seconds.

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Now, the Mercedes Benz C-Class is available with 100% adrenaline and 0% interest. It has discovered the zenith of performance and poise. The Special edition is set to draw admiring glances with its elegant design features.You just have experience the exciting engine options and the AGILITY CONTROL package, BlueEFFICIENCY, ADAPTIVE BRAKE and the Intelligent Light System. Relax with PRE-SAFE preventive protection system. Benefit from the STAR CARE programme.

The Mercedes-Benz division of Daimler AG has produced a compact executive car the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was first arrived in 1993 and was nicknamed as “Baby Benz”. The Benz C-Class is built at Mercedes-Benz factories in Bremen, Sindelfingen, Germany and Brazil and in East London.

The Mercedes Benz C-Class is the most accessible out of all Mercedes Benzes. DaimlerChrysler, German car manufacturer has completely overhauled the C-Class with shape to gain a commanding position in the luxury sedan segment in India and classy design.

The new C-Class is available in diesel and petrol variants and got a fresh lease of life with updated, a distinctively styled exterior and refreshed high-quality interiors. It is available in four variants- C220 CDI (MT/AT), C200 Kompressor (MT/AT), powerful C63 AMG and C 230. C 220 Limited Edition variant is also available.

The new Mercedes-Benz C–Class has three engines:

•    A 6.2 litre V8 petrol
•    A 1.8 litre petrol
•    A 2.2 litre diesel with high–pressure Common Rail Diesel Injection (CRDi)

Depending on engine, the charge on the respective model in conjunction with the ARTICO/ fabric man-made leather upholstery is between 2,689.40 and 3,879.40 euros (between 4,629.10 and 5819.10 euros in conjunction with leather upholstery) which include German VAT.

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I have good news for all those who are sports car lovers especially a lover of Formula 1 racing car that you can make a trip to this London-based Puma store because the store is giving chance to all sports car lover to get up close to an F1 race car.

The price of the car is $64,000 and has been made from 1,999 items of designer clothing which includes 88 pairs of jeans, 1,682 T-shirts, 31 belts, 64 pairs of shoes. A team of eight people took five hours to complete it.

The wing mirror is made from sunglasses, the wheels wrapped in black jeans from water bottles; the classic Ferrari color comes from red T-shirts and the harness from a backpack.

Ferrari fans must know that the Ferrari team has achieved a great success in Formula One. Ferrari drivers and Ferrari cars have also won eight times the Mille Miglia, the 24 hours of Le Mans nine times and the Targa Florio seven times.

So, you can say that Formula 1 is giving a treat to all their fans. Go and Enjoy!!

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The new car Laura has been launched by Skoda India. The new Skoda Laura is loaded with convenience, comfort as well as safety features. This dream car gets an upgraded interior, a refreshed exterior and is now available at affordable price.

Features include:

New Skoda Laura comes with comfort features such as 12-Way electrically adjustable driver seat with memory function, Skoda entertainment system operated via a 6.5 inch TFT touchscreen with twelve speakers and an integrated 6-CD changer, heated front seats, Audio controls on the steering wheel, leather upholstery, dual zone climate control system, electrically foldable external mirrors and retractable rear windscreen blind.

The new vehicle has convenience features like cruise control, central infotainment system, multi function display, automatic front wiper with rain sensors, personal comfort settings, light assistant, reading spot lamps at front and rear and boarding sport lamps.

New Skoda Laura is available with three engines:

•    2.0 TDi PD Diesel
•    1.9 TDi PD Diesel
•    1.8 TSi petrol

It is available in six variants:

•    2.0 TDi PD L&K:  17,15,000.00
•    1.9 TDi Elegance Auto: 15,05,000.00
•    1.9 TDi Elegance: 14,35,000.00
•    1.9 TDi Ambiente Auto: 13,70,000.00
•    1.9 TDi Ambiente: 12,99,000.00
•    1.8 TSi Ambiente: 12,68,000.00

It is available in following Shades:

•    Arctic Breeze
•    Brilliant Silver
•    Candy White
•    Magic Black
•    Cappucino Beige

Safety Features:

The new Laura has safety features such as Xenon curve projector headlamps with dynamic levelling, tyre pressure monitoring system, parktronic: rear and front park distance control six airbags. It also has active front head restraints, retractable headlamp washers, automatically dimming rear view mirrors, TCS (Traction Control System)/ ASR (Anti Slip Regulation), EDL (Electronic Differential Lock), ABS + EBD, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistant)/ MBA (Mechanical Brake Assistant) and ESP (Electronic Stability Program).

I like Skoda Laura of Rs.15,05,000 in Brilliant Silver color and you?

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Jay Leno’s eco jet is a bio diesel monster supercar and is simply a jet dressed up as a car.  The car with silver bullet looks features 700 PS and 700 ft-lb of torque at 48,000 RPM. The Leno is powered by a Honeywell LT101 jet turbine engine running in a modified Corvette Z06 hydro formed aluminum frame with magnesium and aluminum structural and chassis components. The shell is composed of a carbon fiber over Kevlar skin.

Covered in carbon fiber is an aluminum chassis kept in contact with the ground using existing suspension bits from the Chevrolet Corvette with a four-speed automatic transmission from General Motors that reduces engine speed from those aforementioned lofty heights down to 6,000 rpm.

What adds it to the luxury? Its special carbon fiber brake discs from Brembo paired up with aluminum six-piston calipers makes it and adding to the luxury is the Microsoft built dash that includes a full Windows Vista-powered computer which is fully connected to the internet.

It is mentioned that you would only be able to drive this car during peak harvest season in Kansas with bio-diesel availability where it stands right now. It is a concerted effort toward solid, environmentally sound design for GM, one of the foremost American car manufacturers.

I hope you would like this Jay Leno’s EcoJet supercar.

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I have seen Fiat Linea at so many places. The car is a perfect amalgam of elegance, beauty and outstanding performance along with versatile functionalities. It really looks good but what’s the story behind it. Let’s know about it.

Fiat Linea for the first time launched in Turkey in 2007 where they got an overwhelming response. In the world, Linea is not a stranger but in India it makes a grand new entry. Its entry to India is also linked with the same degree of enthusiasm, passion and determination to succeed. It is sure that it will challenge Ford Fiesta, the Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Maruti Suzuki SX4.

Design and Style: New Fiat is summed up by elegant and distinctive styling with simple, smooth, uncluttered lines that give a dynamic look to the car. The Fiat Linea is also designed with the drop-shaped headlights, the sloping windscreen, and the large front end sporting the new Fiat logo.The sleek headlights extend towards the sides of the car gives a strong Italian imprint. The robust, emphatic, muscular wheelarches give the Fiat Linea a feeling of solidity and strength.

Safety: The Fiat Linea is also equipped with the most advanced excellent ABS anti-lock braking systems, complete with EBD electronic brake force distribution. Force over the four wheels, the latter distributes the braking to prevent them from locking and providing complete control of the car in all conditions.

Linea is available in two engine options: Linea Petrol and Linea Diesel and both are available in 5 variants each:

Linea Petrol Variants and Prices:

•    Active: Rs. 619000.00
•    Dynamic: Rs. 651000.00
•    Dynamic Pack: Rs. 680000.00
•    Emotion: Rs. 692000.00
•    Emotion Pack: Rs. 722000.00

Linea Diesel Variants and Prices:

•    Active: Rs. 712000.00
•    Dynamic: Rs. 743000.00
•    Dynamic Pack: Rs. 772000.00
•    Emotion: Rs .782000.00
•    Emotion Pack: Rs. 836000.00

Linea is available in 4 colours: Flamenco Red, Minimal Grey, Perla Champagne and Hip Hop Black.

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